Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

A 50km fully marked trail race from Putteridge Bury with ridgeline running across Warden, Barton and Pegsdon Hills, three aid stations and a GPX route; limited to 250 runners and held under Trail Running Association licensing.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills that finishes with a private tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Run leaders group participants by ability and the tour includes a tasting plus a bottle or a pint.

A 10 km road and river towpath race in Kingston on 22 November 2026, with chip timing, on-course photography, a cordoned baggage drop and finishers' medals. The event supports Kingston Hospital Charity and has parking restrictions at the Ha..

Explore the tranquil forest trails of the Suffolk AONB with three flat and fast route options. Enjoy a plastic free trail running experience through protected wildlife areas starting from the historic Wantisden Hall.

A six hour timed event at Suffolk Running Centre with a 10.5 km road and trail loop. Runners can complete distances from 5k to ultra while using lap support, included parking and medal options.

Join a community run through the paths and trails of Campbell Park to support Movember. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances and enjoy a chip timed race complete with unique medals and fancy dress prizes.

Trail 5K and 10K around the grounds of Tewinbury hotel near Welwyn, on fully marked and marshalled trails. Mixed dirt, grass and woodland underfoot, with a 5.3 km aid station on the 10K and chip timing plus finisher medals.

An 80 mile winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, organised by Challenge Running Ltd. The race includes checkpoint cut offs, mandatory kit requirements and GPS tracking with an emergency SOS function.

Experience a scenic 10 mile multi terrain run circling the reservoir at Cambridgeshire's Grafham Water. This winter event features a fast start on the dam and includes a custom medal and free race photos for all finishers.

A lap based event at Ferry Meadows on a 5.3 km multi terrain circuit, with four or six hour options and aid at the base camp. Distances range from 5k to ultra and a bespoke event medal is available at the finish.

Join this end of season 10K trail championship at Wendover Woods featuring a marked route with 295m of elevation. Qualification is required for this exclusive event which is open to top finishers and volunteers.

A looped forest event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra on a 5.3 km lap, with on-course aid, bespoke medals, reduced parking for participants, and a portion of fees supporting forest upkeep.

A festive-themed half trail marathon on a well marked 13.1 mile route through woodland, meadows and quiet lanes in Mid-Suffolk, with on-course water refill, professional photography and trophies for the top three men and women.

Celebrate the end of the year with this festive event in Bury St Edmunds. Choose between 5k and ultra distances on an undulating course with a seven hour cut off and bespoke medals for all finishers.

A 50 km trail race along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye on 20 December 2026, featuring about 1,000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. Entry includes tracking, medical cover and a finisher's medal..

Family friendly festive trail event at Wendover Woods in the Chilterns with a Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile trail races. Finishers of the 5 and 10 mile races receive a medal, merchandise, a mince pie, chocolates and a drink.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

Experience a winter trail adventure at the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run. Participants can choose between a standard five mile cross country course or a five mile cani cross run through scenic local landscapes.

A lapped run at Brandon Country Park on a 5.3 km mixed terrain loop, offered as either a four hour or six hour session with on lap aid, flexible targets and a bespoke finishers medal.

Windmill Way Wander on 16 January 2027 at Suffolk Running Centre offers road routes on Windmill Way and Golding Hills with distance choices from 5k to ultra. Aid stations are placed every 10 km, parking is included and bespoke medals are pr..